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Payroll Specialist jobs in Sacramento, CA
Payroll specialists make sure people are paid correctly and on time. They process pay runs, handle deductions, and keep payroll compliant with federal, state, and local requirements.
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$24–$47/hr
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$69k
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generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.Your OpportunityStantec’s Sacramento C Street office is seeking a Public Policy and Engagement Specialist to join our team working on integrated water management projects in the Western U…
$22 - $25 per hour
Western Health Advantage Western Health Advantage (WHA) is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Appeals & Grievances Specialist to join our team. In this fast-paced role, you will support members by managing ap…
$25.59 per hour
We are seeking dedicated problem-solvers to join a leading health plan organization in Sacramento. If you have a passion for accuracy and enjoy helping members navigate their healthcare eligibility, this onsite role is a…
health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: Position Overview: The Weld Specialist I serves as a technical resource for welding quality, process compliance, and contin…
$25 - $35 per hour
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Pharmacy Billing Clerk - Sacramento, CA Compensation: $18 - $22 Hourly Overview: Nexus HR is looking for a Pharmacy Billing Clerk with strong experience working in a fast-paced Long-Term Care and Assisted Living pharmacy…
Do bouncers greet you with a handshake and a smile? Are you on first-name terms with the owners of the top clubs? Does the motto ‘ One for all and all for one’ resonate with you? If so, then you are a Musketeer! At Red B…
may be accessed directly via our website at Job Description TeamBuilders is hiring for an experienced Certified Payroll Specialist to join a thriving commercial electrical construction & engineering firm in the Sacrament…
$25 - $27 per hour
payments for a small mental health practice office. Under the guidance and supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Billing/ Payroll Specialist (BPS) will perform work duties in an office setting, with the majority of…
$85k - $105k
B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition,…
$90k - $105k
B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition,…
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What payroll specialists earn in Sacramento
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$30 | $49k–$63k |
| Mid level | $28–$38 | $59k–$78k |
| Senior | $37–$47 | $76k–$97k |
Adjusted for the Sacramento market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Payroll processingADP, Paychex, or WorkdayMulti-state payroll taxWage and hour complianceGarnishments and deductionsBenefits administration basicsExcelDiscretion and confidentialityAccuracy under deadlines
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a full payroll cycle you have run.
Cover collecting time data, validating changes, processing, review, and post-run reporting. Emphasize your checks before anything is finalized.
How do you handle a payroll error after employees have been paid?
Show urgency and correctness: quantify the error, follow the legal rules for corrections, communicate honestly with those affected, and fix the root cause.
What experience do you have with multi-state payroll?
Name the states and the wrinkles you managed, such as local taxes, differing overtime rules, or remote-worker registrations.
How do you process garnishments and other involuntary deductions?
Show you know the order of priority, response deadlines, and the documentation trail, and that you treat these with strict confidentiality.
Which payroll systems have you used, and have you been through a conversion?
Name the platforms and your depth in each. Conversion or implementation experience is a strong differentiator worth detailing.
How do you keep payroll data confidential?
Mention access controls, clean-desk habits, and declining to discuss compensation outside proper channels, even under social pressure.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For payroll specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the payroll size you ran: employee count, pay frequencies, and number of states or entities.
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Quantify accuracy, such as error rates or consecutive on-time pay runs, since that is the core promise of the role.
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Name your platforms exactly — ADP Workforce Now, Paychex Flex, Workday, Gusto — as job posts filter on them.
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Include compliance wins, like clean payroll tax filings, resolved agency notices, or year-end W-2 cycles delivered without corrections.
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List certifications such as FPC or CPP; they carry real weight in payroll hiring.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Payroll Clerk
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Payroll Specialist
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Senior Payroll Specialist
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Payroll Manager
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